Kulliyyah of Medicine
| International Islamic University Malaysia Kulliyyah of Medicine | |
|---|---|
| University | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public, Ministry of Health Malaysia |
| Type | Teaching Hospital |
| Affiliated university | International Islamic University Malaysia |
| Services | |
| Beds | 659 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://kulliyyah.iium.edu.my/kom/ |
Kulliyyah of Medicine is a public medical school located in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. The school is part of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).[1]
Curriculum
The school's curriculum incorporates Islamic beliefs into medical training. This includes the concept of Tawhid (the Oneness of God) and aligns with IIUM’s philosophy of the Isolationism of Human Knowledge, which emphasizes the integration of Islamic ideals into contemporary disciplines.[2]
The undergraduate medical program is based at the Kuantan campus. During the clinical years, students study at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital, Hotel Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), and Hospital Pekan, all located in Pahang. With the HTAA serving as the main teaching hospital.[3]
The Kulliyyah of Medicine also has postgraduate programs, including a Master's degree and PhD in medical sciences and a number of clinical postgraduate programs managed by other boards.
History
In 1997, IIUM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, formalizing the use of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital, Hotel Tengku Ampuan Afzan, and Hospital Pekan for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
The university's location is part of the development plan for the East Coast Economic Region and Special Economic Zones in Pahang and southern Terengganu.[4]
References
- ^ "Kulliyyah of Medicine and Health Sciences (KP)". unishams.edu.my. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ "kulliyyah.iium.edu.my".
- ^ "Kulliyyah of Medicine | International Islamic University of Malaysia". www.iium.edu.my. Archived from the original on 11 January 2011.
- ^ "ECER - ECERDC". ECERDC. 31 October 2019. Archived from the original on 12 February 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.